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When should I floss during the day?

June 25th, 2025

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Fairwood Dental Center maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Renton, WA office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between your teeth, bacteria…
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Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

June 18th, 2025

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. Drs. Arti, Ashi, and Mathew and our team at Fairwood Dental Center will tell you that for most people, discontinuing their medication isn’t an option. The…
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How much calcium does my child need?

June 12th, 2025

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is essential for young children whose teeth are growing. A…
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Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal

June 4th, 2025

After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. Drs. Arti, Ashi, and Mathew and our team at Fairwood Dental Center will tell you there aren’t many emergency situations that can be avoided when it comes…
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